How to Completely Remove Microsoft Office XP

by Ryan Menezes, Demand Media

Office XP is not compatible with versions of Windows newer than Vista.

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Though each version of Windows includes a method for uninstalling programs, Microsoft Office XP also includes its own removal tool. This tool removes all Office programs from your system and also removes associated files, shortcuts and registry entries while leaving your saved documents. The only Office program that remains after uninstallation is your Web browser. Office XP's browser, Internet Explorer 5, is more than a decade old, and Windows overwrites it when the browser updates automatically.

Step 1

Insert the Office XP installation disc into your computer's CD drive.

Step 2

Open "My Computer" and double-click the icon for the Office XP disc. Double-click "setup.exe" to run the disc's program.

About the Author

Ryan Menezes is a professional writer and blogger. He has a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Boston University and has written for the American Civil Liberties Union, the marketing firm InSegment and the project management service Assembla. He is also a member of Mensa and the American Parliamentary Debate Association.

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